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Patent GB-191025740-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Earthenware Plates.
Inventor: RUPP ROBERT
IPC: B28B11/14
Filed: 1910-11-05
Granted: 1911-07-06
Abstract: 25,740. Rupp, R., and Jacob, E. Nov. 5. Making slabs. - Thin earthenware plates of large size for covering the walls and floors of operating - theatres, slaughter - houses, closets, lavatories, &c. are made by firing large blocks or slabs of tempered clay and then sawing or cutting these blocks into plates of the required thickness. The cut plates may be again fired without warping.
Patent GB-191029711-A (GB)
Title: Improved Collar Support for Ladies' Wearing Apparel.
Inventor: LAMBERT GUSTAF PAUL
IPC: A41B3/06
Filed: 1910-12-21
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 29,711. Lambert, G. P. Dec. 21. Stiffeners.-A support for ladies' collars consists of a curved spring 1, which is adapted to contract lengthways under pressure, as by the movement of the head of the wearer. The ends of the spring may be formed as eves to be sewn to the collar; or, as shown in Fig. 1, they may be formed as hooks 2 to engage with buttons sewn on the collar. Fig. 3 shows a collar 7 provided with two such supports 8, 9 engaged with buttons 10. When the collar is of tulle or other thin material, bands may be connected to the buttons &c. to prevent it from being overstretched by the springs.
Patent GB-191101638-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sectional Bookcases.
Inventor: WEIS ANDREW LOUIS
IPC: A47B87/02
Filed: 1911-01-21
Granted: 1911-11-09
Abstract: 1638. Weis, A. L. Jan. 21. Book-cases. - A sectional book-case, of the kind comprising for each section a bottom piece, two end pieces, and a back piece, detachably secured together, has channels provided along the front inner margins of the bottom and end pieces to receive sliding doors, with means in the channels for holding the doors pressed together. The bottom piece 1 and end pieces 2 are channelled at 16 and 18 to receive the sliding doors 17, which are pressed together by the springs or strips 19.
Patent GB-191103713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dress-stands or Models.
Inventor: LAKE WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: A41H5/01
Filed: 1911-02-14
Granted: 1912-02-08
Abstract: 3713. Lake, W. E., [Kearns Manufacturing Co., Rae, J., and Kearns, J. V.]. Feb. 14. Lay-figure stands; pedestal stands. - In a dress stand having flexible vertical contour wires with extenders on a vertical post, the extenders are plates adjustable both vertically and angularly on the post and have guides carrying and locking independently adjustable radial extender rods connected to the contour wires. The skirt-extender a, Fig. 1, has a plate 50 hung by rods 81 from a plate 82 fixed on the post 6; the plate 50 has bent strips 51 carrying an eye-bolt 53, Fig. 2, to lock the extender rod 52 in position. The hip extender b has a plate 20, Fig. 4, with guides 60, 63 for four rods 62, which carry holders k for the contour wires. Each rod has a guide 67 for a bar 64 pivoted to the rod and having teeth engaging the guide 60. This bar is depressed by a finger-piece 69 against the action of springs 65. The plate 20 is attached by rods 21 to a fastening e, Fig. 6. This comprises a casing 22 carrying a cross-bar 25 and a pin 27 on which are mounted two levers 24. These levers, when inclined, secure the casing 22 on the post 6, and are moved against the action of springs 29 to release the casing, the bar 25 acting as fulcrum. The extenders c, d are connected to similar fastenings f, g. Rods 41, Fig. 5, pass through the fastenings and extenders, and their lower ends slide in guides 43 which in turn slide in plates 44, 45 attached to the base 5. The post 6 slides in the base 5 and its removal is prevented by a spring 14 carried by it which engages a lever 8, Fig. 1. The lever 8 is connected to a foot-lever 12 to secure the post in adjusted position, being held in inclined position by a spring around the post 6.
Patent GB-191104399-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Protector for Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: BRIONNE HENRY CHARLES LOUIS EU
IPC: B60C27/16
Filed: 1911-02-21
Granted: 1911-07-13
Abstract: 4399. Brionne, H. C. L. E. Feb. 21. Tread bands, projections, and surfaces. - A protective cover for pneumatic tyres comprises two layers of overlapping transverse or oblique canvas strips 1 arranged between two leather bands 2, 5, to which they are sewn and riveted. The parts are cemented together, and the strips 1 are connected by extensible or inextensible side rings 3. In a modification, the outer leather band, preferably provided with a studded tread band 8, is replaced by a smooth rubber layer.
Patent GB-191107860-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Surgical Appliances such as Trusses and the like.
Inventor: DIMANT ELIAS
IPC: A61F5/26
Filed: 1911-03-29
Granted: 1912-03-21
Abstract: 7860. Dimant, E. March 29. Trusses. - A truss comprises one or more pneumatic pads rotatably and longitudinally adjustable on a divided body band f of malleable metal having an india-rubber or other elastic connexion preferably between back pads. The pneumatic pad may consist of rubber or other elastic bowl b closed by a metal or other plate c adapted to fit a circumferential groove d; or a closure plate may be cemented, tacked, or screwed over the open end of the bowl. The closure plate may be perforated, and a valve may be fitted in the perforation and the air pressure increased. The pad is mounted on the band f by a bent plate i engaging a flanged pin g on the closure plate c, and a screw j threaded through a projection k on the plate i.
Patent GB-191112154-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Manufacture of Fuel Briquettes, and the like.
Inventor: BOARD ARCHIE VYVYAN
IPC: C10L5/14
Filed: 1911-05-19
Granted: 1912-04-18
Abstract: 12,154. Board, A. V. May 19. Composition fuel.-Coke breeze or anthracite, bituminous, or other coal in a finely-divided state is mixed with about 2 to 2¢ per cent of its weight of sun-dried manioc root which has been finely ground and freed from fibres by sifting or otherwise, and formed into briquettes or the like. The mass is steamed in a pan kept at from 160-175‹ F. A small quantity of corrosive sublimate, formaldehyde, phenol, or other preservative may be added. The briquettes may be dried naturally or artificially.
Patent GB-191112256-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Road Wheel Axles.
Inventor: FRANCART ETIENNE
Filed: 1911-05-20
Granted: 1911-11-16
Abstract: 12,256. Francart, E. May 20. Axles.-In a road-vehicle axle in which the axle-tree is bored axially to receive renewable axle ends, the axle ends are notched at 11 and holes 12 are made in the axle-tree to enable a tool to be inserted for driving out the axle ends when required. The axle ends may be secured in position by wedge - shaped keys 11 fastened by nuts 10.
Patent GB-191117666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Separation of a Gaseous Element from a Fluid containing Oxygen.
Inventor: HEYS WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 1911-08-03
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 17,666. Heys, W. G., [Nitrogen Co.]. Aug. 3. Hydrogen and nitrogen are obtained from water or steam and air. respectively, by causing them to react with a heated or molten metal which takes up the oxvgen, forming metal oxide, dissolving or disseminating the oxide in a liquid, and reducing the oxide so that the metal is returned to the process. The charge of metal, for example, lead, is contained in a crucible 2 and is preferably heated by an alternating current. The fluid is introduced through a pipe 11 dipping into the molten metal, and the gas evolved is collected in a bell 4 sealed bv a layer of molten salt or oxide resting on the molten metal. The molten salt or oxide acts as a menstruum for the metal oxide formed, and may be for example, alkali metal halide, carbonate, borate, plumbate, boron trioxide, or mixtures of these, or a mixture of crvolite and aluminium fluoride. It is preferred, however. to use a mixture of alkali metal chlorides and carbonates. The metal oxide is recovered by the reducing action of a layer of coal &c. 12 resting on the top of the molten salt. In a modified form of apparatus, the pipe 11 is extended into a deep well formed in the bottom of the crucible, and a perforated refractory screen surrounds the bell 4, and the reducing- agents are charged into the space between the screen and the crucible. Producer or water gas, hydrogen, &c. may be used to assist, or in place of, coal in the reduction of oxide. In a preferred form, the apparatus comprises a cast-iron pot 41 preferably lined with refractorymaterial and provided with an air-tight cover. A hell-shaped chamber 45 is formed at the bottom of the pot by a transverse partition 44, and a central opening is left in this through which the pipe 55 for the fluid passes. A pipe 47 is clamped to the cover, which also supports a bell 50 of graphite, clay, or graphitized carbon for collecting the gas evolved, which is led off through the pipe 47 and branch pipe 53. Carbon dioxide formed during the reduction of the metal oxide is led off through a pipe 60. Molten zinc, antimony, or tin, or iron in the form of shavings or powder may be used in the place of lead.
Patent GB-191117854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Effecting an Ascent or Descent of Flying Machines and the like.
Inventor: SECKERSON JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: B64C11/00
Filed: 1911-08-05
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 17,854. Seckerson, J. W. Aug. 5. Screw and like propellers.-The ascent and descent of flying-machines is effected by one or more screw propellers comprising spiral blades 1. of which the radius increases downwards, arranged as shown upon vertical tubes 2 driven from a motor 7. The blades are concave at the underside and are of aluminium or other light material. The tubes 2 are formed at their upper ends with bearing-cups 6, Fig. 3, which rest upon balls 5 carried by cups 4 secured to vertical supporting-shafts 3. The shafts 3 may be strengthened by being connected by crossstays to tubes 10.
Patent GB-191122397-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Jack Strips for Telephone Switchboards or the like.
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 1911-10-11
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 22,397. Siemens Bros. & Co., and Petithory, E. A. Oct. 11. Exchange apparatus.-Jack strips for telephone switchboards are constructed with a dished baseplate A, Fig. 3, on which all the parts are mounted, the jacks being so formed that the strain upon the bushes M is thrown upon the rear strip G, which is slotted to receive the jack springs. The strip G is screwed to the top side of the dished plate A, and is also clamped by a bar H inset in a groove in the strip. The bush M, Fig. 5, which is formed from a sheet metal blank, has a contact tongue P to engage the plug sleeve, an intermediate part N having lugs to support an insulating stud S, and a tail part bent at right-angles so as to enter the slotted rear strip G. The stud S serves to position the other jack springs V as shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-191124427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Mounting Mirrors, Looking Glasses and the like.
Inventor: COSBY ERIC LEOPOLD HUGO
IPC: A45D42/08
Filed: 1911-11-03
Granted: 1912-04-11
Abstract: 24,427. Cosby, E. L. H. Nov. 3. , Looking-glasses &c.-Mirrors, looking-glasses, &c. are so mounted in their frames that they can be removed therefrom or reversed therein. Fig. 4 shows a hand mirror in which the frame a has an oval recess in which is pivoted the mirror b provided with pivots b<1>, b<2> . The back a* of the handle is pivoted at a<3> so that it may be turned up as shown to allow of the reversal of the mirror, which may also be removed from the handle by first removing the bracket b<2>*. In the modification shown in Fig. 6, the mirror is suspended by a ball b<1> and link secured to the frame by a removable pin a<3>, while the lower end of the mirror is locked in position by a sliding catch a<4>. Fig. 13 shows a shaving- mirror provided with folding legs a<5>, and a spring catch a<4>, while Figs. 17, 18, 19, and 22 show alternative securing-means. Any of the methods of mounting described above may be applied to mirrors for sun-signalling.
Patent GB-191126796-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburetters for Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: JULES FAGARD
IPC: F02M1/04
Filed: 1911-11-30
Abstract: 26,796. Fagard, J. Jan. 16, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Spray carburettors.-A supplementary nozzle g extending horizontally into the chamber c, is used at starting and at slow running with hot air supplied through the pipe e. The base of the main nozzle G, Fig. 4, is conical, and it is held in place by a screw d entering the recess u. A square socket h is formed in the underside of the screw, which can be used to turn the nozzle for removal, or the projection on the nozzle may be threaded and the recess h may be correspondingly threaded for the same purpose.
Patent GB-191128910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spacing and Securing Devices for the Reinforcing Members in Reinforced Concrete Construction.
Inventor: HOUGH WILLIAM BALDWIN
IPC: E04C5/18
Filed: 1911-12-22
Granted: 1912-06-06
Abstract: 28,910. Hough, W. B. Dec. 22. Reinforced concrete.--To space the bars relatively to the mould and to each other, a strip of metal is bent at intervals to form chairs 2, Fig. 4, to which the bars are secured by wires or bands 5,. which are passed through holes in the side walls of the chairs, or under the seats, or welded on the seats, or passed through eyes punched up from the seats. In another form, arms are bent up from the slitted strip, and in the-form shown in Fig. 14, the chairs are welded to the bottom strips.
Patent GB-191204915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Double Rib Warp Knitting Machines.
Inventor: BAEUMLER ROBERT
IPC: D04B27/24
Filed: 1912-02-27
Granted: 1912-08-08
Abstract: 4915. Bõumler, R., and Gõbel, O. Feb. 27. Warp machines.-To facilitate the production of incandescence mantles or other tubular work on double-rib warp machines, the guides 11, 12, 17, 18, 17<a>, 18<a>, 11<a>, 12<a> are caused to radiate in groups from common points which lie in lines passing through the centres of the guide eyes. The shanks of the guides are cranked and are secured to the leads by clamping-plates. Eight sets of guides can thus be placed in the same space as would otherwise be occupied by four. These guides work with both sets of needles to join the two pieces of fabric produced on the needles 23 by the ordinary guides 7, 8, and on the needles 23<a> by the guides 7<a>, 8<a>. The junction is effected by traversing a guide 11 from the fourth needle 23 to the second needle 23 at the right-hand side of the tube, then crossing over to the first needle 23<a> with a return traverse on the same needle, while a guide 17 traverses from the second needle 23 to the first needle 23<a> and then to the third needle 23<a> and returns. The guides 11<a>, 17<a> working at the right-hand side of the tube with the needles 23<a> traverse similarly to the needles 23. The join at the left-hand side of the tube is effected in a similar manner by the guides 12, 18, 12<a>, 18<a>.
Patent GB-191205842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Flexible and Expansible Bracelets.
Inventor: ROTHERHAM KEVITT
IPC: A44C5/08
Filed: 1912-03-08
Granted: 1913-02-27
Abstract: 5842. Rotherham, K. March 8. Bracelets. - In a flexible expanding bracelet of the kind having soldered pivot pins and in which the springs are inserted subsequent to the soldering, one end c<4>, Fig. 1, of each inner link c has soldered thereto a coupling-bar f having two horns f<2>, f <3>, which are bent to engage in a slot a<3> in each of the outer links a, after the spring c has been twisted through a slot c<3> in the link c. The links a are connected by soldered pivot pins d, and the slots a<3>, c<3> are of the same width as the diameter of the pins d.
Patent GB-191209202-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Bedtable.
Inventor: STONEY ANNA HARRIETTE
IPC: A47B23/04
Filed: 1912-04-18
Granted: 1913-01-23
Abstract: 9202. Stoney, A. H. April 18. Adjustments.-A bed table 1 can be adjusted in height by blocks, Fig. 2, placed under the legs of the table. The blocks are provided with recesses for receiving the table legs.
Patent GB-191210083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Collapsible Rafts and Boats and Similar Structures.
Inventor: WORRALL ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B63C9/02
Filed: 1912-04-29
Granted: 1913-04-29
Abstract: 10,083. Worrall, R. J. April 29. [Cognate Application, 18,769/12.] Floating docks are constructed of hollow portions 1 connected by collapsible lattice parts formed as described in Specifications 15,203/02 and 13,100/04, [both in Class 45, Fencing &c.]. The rigid parts of the lattice work are connected by telescopic rods 2, 3, which may be screwed and operated by a wheel 8 to collapse the structure. Hinged bars 5 connect the parts 1 and retain the structure rigid in its open position. The bottom of the structure is also of lattice construction to enable the water to pass away readily and to afford additional stability. When the boats are fitted with propellers, recesses are formed in the buoyant portions to act as a housing for the propellers when the structure is collapsed. The structures may be collapsed either in a longitudinal or transverse direction.
Patent GB-191212361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shock Absorbers for Motor Cars and other Road Vehicles.
Inventor: BREW LESLIE MADDOCK
IPC: B60G11/36
Filed: 1912-05-24
Granted: 1913-08-25
Abstract: 12,361. Brew, L. M., and Reeves, E. H. May 24. Composite and helical springs; connexions, attachments, and adjustments applicable generally for tensile and compressive springs.-Relates to shock-absorbers of the kind which are arranged between the end of the usual laminated axle spring and the spring or dumb iron on the vehicle frame, and consists in the particular combination of parts described and shown. Fig. 1 shows the shock-absorber in position on the vehicle, and Fig. 2 shows a vertical section on the line 1-1 of Fig. 1. The concentric system of helical springs A, A' of different strengths is arranged between a plate B', suspended from the end of the axle spring F by inverted U- shaped rods C carried by disks c<1> on a bolt c<2>, and a plate B having lugs b which are guided upon the rod C and connected with the frame spring E by a bolt c<2>. The rods C are situated outside the spring system A, A' and a detachable protective casing D closed at the bottom and open at the top is carried by the plate B.
Patent GB-191214229-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cycle Brakes.
Inventor: YOXALL HENRY SMALLWOOD
IPC: B62L1/08
Filed: 1912-06-18
Granted: 1913-06-12
Abstract: 14,229. Yoxall, H. S., and Thorneycroft, C. W. June 18. [Cognate Application, 17,005/12.] Brake mechanism.-The brake blocks g, Fig. 1, and the operating rod or tube c are connected to the yoke a by means of screw-actuated parts provided with conical or equivalent extremities which engage with corresponding recesses in the yoke. The brake block g, Fig. 10, is shaped to accommodate a nut g<1> by means of which the block is secured to the lug e, the nut being tightened by rotating the block. The lug and block may, however, be riveted together. The lug is secured to the yoke by the screw f which has a shaped end, as shown, engaging a recess in the yoke. The operating-member c<1>, Fig. 6, in the case of a rear brake is secured by the screw d, which has a conical end d<1> engaging a recess in the yoke. In the case of a front brake, the tube c screws into the lug b, Fig. 2, upon a loose conical-ended member d which engages a recess in the yoke. The tube may screw into the member d, which itself screws into the lug b, as shown in Fig. 4.
Patent GB-191220733-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Storing and Utilising the Kinetic Energy of Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: WULFERDING OTTO
IPC: B61C7/00
Filed: 1912-09-11
Granted: 1913-09-11
Abstract: 20,733. Wulferding, O. Sept. 11. Starting and stopping appliances. - In an arrangement for storing the energy of railway vehicles when running down gradients, or during braking, and subsequently using it for assisting the engine to drive the vehicles, the plant for storing and utilizing the energy is all contained in a separate car attached to the train. The storing and driving mechanism is controlled by the speed of the train and also by the engine - driver. In one form, an electric generator f driven from the axle c is used to charge an accumulator e which is in turn used to drive an electric motor g. The electric connexions are controlled by a switch l moved by a centrifugal governor k. When the speed exceeds the predetermined speed, the governor k closes the circuit of the generator f and accumulator through the switch l<1> and contact m<1>, and, alternatively, when the speed falls, the accumulator is connected to the motor g by the switch-lever l<2> and contact m<2>. The circuits of the generator and motor may also be controlled by a switch-lever o<2> on the engine, the governor control of the circuits being simultaneously rendered inoperative. By moving the lever o<2> against the contact o<1>, the circuit of the generator and accumulator is completed through the leads 4, 7, 8, 2, 1. An electro-magnet p included in the lead 1 opens a switch-lever q in the lead 6 of the electric motor g and prevents the motor from being thrown into operation by the governor. The lever o<2>, when moved against the contact o<3>, completes the circuit of the motor g and the accumulator e through the leads 1, 6, 9, 10, 2, and at the same time the electro-magnet r included in the lead 6 opens the switch-lever s in the upper part of the lead 1 of the generator. In a modified form, the generator is arranged to be run as a motor when required. In a further modification, having automatic and manual control similar to that above described, the energy of the vehicles is used to drive an air-pump v, Fig. 3, to compress air into a reservoir u, and the compressed air is used to drive an air-motor w. The cocks x<1>, x<2> connecting the pump with the reservoir, and the reservoir with the motor are controlled electromagnetically by the governor k and also by the hand switch o'. The electro-magnet y<1>, when its circuit is closed either by the switch-lever l<1> contacting with the contact m<1> or by the switch o<1> being moved against the contact o<2>, turns the cock x<1> to connect the compressor with the reservoir u. The circuit of the electro-magnet y<2> is closed when the switch-lever l<2> is moved against the contact m<2> or by the hand-switch o<3> being moved against the contact o<4> and the magnet turns the cock x<2> to connect the reservoir to the air-motor w.
Patent GB-191222504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gramophones.
Inventor: ELLIS CHARLES
Filed: 1912-10-03
Granted: 1913-08-14
Abstract: 22,504. Ellis, C., and Fox, G. Oct. 3. Cases; trumpets, arranging; tone-arm joints.-A self-contained gramophone has a trumpet h integral with the cover b of the case a, and a tone-arm i adapted to be detached from the trumpet when not in use, and attached to one side of the cover. The tone-arm may have a perforated plate m provided with headed slots for screws &c. or received in grooves or recesses. When out of use, the free end of the tone-arm may be secured by an elastic strand or a catch or stop. The cover b has a catch o and hinged doors. Records may be stored either in the mouth of the trumpet or between it and the turntable g. The Provisional Specification states also that the tone-arm may be adjusted and secured by a clamp or other suitable means, and that the doors may serve to regulate the sound.
Patent GB-191224664-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tape for Fastening Wearing Apparel or the like.
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 1912-10-28
Granted: 1913-06-19
Abstract: 24,664. W³lfing & Chevalier. July 30, [Convention date]. Fastening strips:- The sockets and studs of push - fasteners are woven into lengths of tape, the threads c closely surrounding the fastenings b, so that no play is permitted.